Hold On
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G C G C D7
Hold on, Hold on, hold on tight. Its gonna be rough, but its gonna be
C G
alright.
G C D7
When youre little nothing but love keeps you warm when the nights get cold
C D7 G
its nice to know that Your folks are there when you need someone to hold
G C G C D7
Hold on, Hold on, hold on tight. Its gonna be rough, but its gonna be
C G
alright.
G C D7 C
When youre getting a little older and wearing those hand-me-downs, its nice
D7 G
to have that old, Shaggy, dog by your heels when you turn around.
G C G C D7
Hold on, Hold on, hold on tight. Its gonna be rough, but its gonna be
C G
alright.
G C D7
When you meet the woman that loves to keep you warm when the nights get cold,
C D7 G
its nice to know that shes always there when you need someone to hold.
G C G C D7
Hold on, Hold on, hold on tight. Its gonna be rough, but its gonna be
C G
alright.
G C G C D7
Hold on, Hold on, hold on tight. Its gonna be rough, but its gonna be
C G
alright.
How to play Hold On
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is G. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.